Kevin Byrne

1 week ago | thesun.ie | Kevin Byrne

PODGE COLLINS made it a hat-trick of wins in pro boxing — delighting his dad Roddy. The Dublin fighter, trained by his uncle Paschal at Celtic Warrior Gym in Corduff, was taken the distance for the first time. But his hand was raised at the end of four tough rounds with British journeyman Ryan Labourn at the National Stadium. Roddy told SunSport: “That’s proper professional boxing. He was brought into situations he hasn’t experienced yet.

2 weeks ago | thesun.ie | Kevin Byrne

RISING stars Eoghan Lavin and Steven Cairns both agreed – there’s something about the National Stadium. The purpose-built Dublin boxing venue has hosted bands like Led Zeppelin, U2 and The Pogues. And it is the place where future Irish world champions such as Barry McGuigan, Steve Collins and Andy Lee won their first national crowns. Lavin won nine as a kid while Cairns claimed five – and both are excited for their return this weekend.

2 weeks ago | thesun.ie | Kevin Byrne

SENAN KELLY’S dad wanted him to be an F1 driver – but he reckons he is entering the fast lane to boxing glory instead. The Leixlip fighter defends his Irish welterweight belt against Declan Geraghty at the National Stadium on Saturday night. Win, and he will move closer towards pole position to fight for a European title. Lose? Well, that is not an option for Kelly, a fierce competitor with the Drive to Survive in the toughest sport of all.

2 weeks ago | thesun.ie | Kevin Byrne

GLENN BYRNE credits a chance meeting with former Watford striker Troy Deeney for reigniting his boxing career. Byrne (5-0) fights for his first title at the National Stadium on Saturday night, facing Spain’s Charly Lopez for the BUI Celtic welterweight belt—just 17 months after turning pro in November 2023. Before that, Byrne feared he had squandered his potential. In his late teens and early 20s, drinking took priority over discipline.

3 weeks ago | thesun.ie | Kevin Byrne

He's taking inspiration from an Irish ring iconKIERAN MOLLOY is targeting a fight night at Eamonn Deacy Park this summer. The Oughterard boxer, now based in England, has been watching Galway United’s progress in the League of Ireland Premier Division this year — and wants a piece of the action for himself. Molloy said: “It’s phenomenal to know I’ve got the support of people in Galway behind me. "In boxing, you’ve got to stay so focused on whoever is in front of you. It’s you versus them.